Yoga is something that has been around for
centuries, I’m talking thousands of years. So why in the last few decades,
particularly this last one, has it gained so much momentum in many westernized
countries?
My thought is because of the potential for community
yoga has to offer us among many other positive aspects of the ancient practice. Over the last ten years or so, the lifestyles and therefore consciousness, or ways of thinking, in these
parts of the world (mainly the United States) has been shifting significantly.
From the Great Recession, to the housing crisis, to the first African American
President, we have been changed and are changing still. Our values, priorities,
and thinking patterns are being moved and shaken.
The yoga community aims to offer a place of
acceptance of all religions, races, and lifestyles. It is a place where anyone
can come, breath and connect to their body, mind, and other people. I know that
not all yoga communities are this lovely, but the essence and heart of yoga is.
This is what we strive for. It’s such an incredible experience to go to a yoga
studio you’ve never been to or a festival like ‘Wanderlust’ and meet the most
incredible, inspiring people and make them your new friends.
Yoga is not bound
by politics, belief systems, or separatism. The ideal is to create a community
of like-minded humans that share their lives and build each other up to be better and positively impact our world. I know we're not perfect, but that's the beauty of yoga; perfection isn't a requirement. Our aim is to embrace and love our struggles and challenges because they are an incredible opportunity to transform and grow.
I don’t
know about you, but that's a community I definitely want to be a part of!
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| Wanderlust, Squaw Valley 2015 |
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